Life Coach vs. Therapist: What Are the Differences?

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Published on Feb 9, 2024

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Olivine, A., PhD, MPH. (2023, Aug. 19). How to choose between a counselor and a therapist. Very Well Health. Retrieved Dec. 19, 2023. 

Approved by the assistant dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences on Feb. 2, 2024.

The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author’s and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Grand Canyon University. Any sources cited were accurate as of the publish date.

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